Expert Advice

For the last 20 years, I have trained thousands of people. My training has been narrowly focused on protection. Protection from violence and how to use violence. In that number of students, there are police officers, FBI Special Agents, FBI support...

Personal Protection is a cerebral game, based on one’s ability to assess and mitigate a Risk, Threat and Vulnerability in dynamic and often challenging environments. Think of it as your blueprint for ensuring the safety, security, reputation, and operational...

Written by Tibi J Roman Are the following scenarios acceptable as an executive protection professional, specifically for a bodyguard?  Holding an umbrella for an executive/VIP Picking up the VIP’s morning coffee (i.e.Starbucks) so that it's waiting for the executive...

I’ve read several online articles over the last few weeks outlining Executive Protection leadership models, protection “secrets” and AI-written EP management models (yes, we know you use AI to write articles).  I thought it might be refreshing to discuss...

1. What motivated you to pursue a career in event security, and what do you find most rewarding about the role? Being South Florida-based, it was a natural progression from our entertainment venue security division (nightclubs, concert venues, etc.), which...

Incident Command and the Failure at Butler, Pennsylvania  By Steve Hooper, Professor  Event and Timeline  The crowd was gathering as they weathered the high late afternoon temperatures, unusual for the Butler, Pennsylvania area. Security was typical, a combination of state, local, and...

A successful Protective Operation hinges on having strong, capable operational leadership at its core.  Operational leadership involves igniting purpose, offering clear direction, and providing unwavering motivation to empower agents as they tackle intricate challenges in perilous and high-pressure environments.  A successful Protective Operation relies...

UHNWIs generally own multiple assets, not only within their country of citizenship/primary residence but all over the world, from residences, private yachts, supercars, offices and private jets. Often, many of these assets are not always used at once by...

For the first issue in our Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide series, we talked with James Cameron, Chairman and President of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP). Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide — BEPP Here is a closer look into the organization, benefits...

Strong client relationships are the cornerstone of success in the dynamic world of professional services. At the heart of these relationships lies an invaluable asset: trust. This intangible yet powerful force drives collaboration, fosters innovation, and propels service providers...